The Twylight Tower - first US edition

by Karen Harper

When Queen Elizabeth's favored lutenist falls to his death from a parapet at Richmond Palace, she at first suspects an accident brought on by too much drink. However, in their third mystery (after The Tidal Poole and The Poyson Garden), members of her "Privy Plot Council" (Meg the herbalist, Ned the actor, Jenks the stable hand, et al.) begin sleuthing into the numerous intrigues at court. Not until another near-fatal "accident" occurs does Elizabeth, besotted with the married but charming and seductive Robert Dudley, undertake a secret investigation. Harper's exquisite mastery of the period, lively dialog, energetic plot, devious characters, and excellent rendition of the willful queen makes this a pleasure for fans of historical mysteries. Third in the series.

Book has oatmeal boards quarter bound with black cloth, with the title in gold on the spine; 304 pages dimensions (in inches) of 0.75 x 8.50 x 6.00. Unread. Jacket is in fine, unclipped condition, price intact at $23.95, mylar protected.